Politics shapes your life, and your voice should shape politics.

Our Young Women Demand steering group have put together resources to help you understand political jargon, and find sources of information that you trust.

Understanding political terms: 2026 Scottish Parliament election edition >
This guide demystifies complicated language so that you can confidently engage with politics and make informed political decisions.

A young women’s guide to misinformation >
This guide contains essential information on spotting misinformation and practical tips for challenging it. We believe that knowledge is power. By equipping ourselves with the skills and expertise to deconstruct false narratives, we sharpen our critical thinking and ensure that young women are empowered to lead, participate and demand change.

A young women’s guide to hustings>
In this article, Young Women Demand steering group member Laura explains what a hustings is, and how young women can make the most of hustings.

Everyone’s Vote Matters – A Simple Guide to Scottish Elections >
Everyone’s Vote Matters is a youth-led campaign to make voting more accessible. The project began with a simple belief: no one should be excluded from understanding voting because information isn’t available in their language or in a format they can use.

My Political Future toolkit >
Elect Her, in partnership with Oxford Brookes University and Sex Ed Matters, has launched the My Political Future Toolkit — a practical, accessible resource supporting young women to navigate politics and explore how they can get involved.